For Immediate Release – August 31, 2026
Contact: Ana Larson, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, 715-421-0390
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties will kick off its 2026 campaign on September 1st. Your donation to the campaign will help support 27 partner programs, 10 initiatives, and 3 coalitions around south Wood and Adams Counties.
There are many valuable programs in the area that you may care about. United Way provides an opportunity for your one gift to support a variety of local needs. By giving to United Way, you can accomplish so much good!
United Way is creating lasting change in four impact areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. Collectively, the programs, initiatives, and coalitions funded by the campaign impact tens of thousands of people. One out of every four people living here benefit from the services of United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties. No person or organization could do it alone, which is why United is the Way!
$1,000 SWEEPSTAKES
Donate $1.00 per week / $52.00 per year for 50 chances to win one of six $1,000 cash prizes; increase your prior donation of $52.00 or more by $26.00 or more and double your chances to 100!
The deadline to qualify for Sweepstakes is Friday, November 20, 2026. Visit uwswac.org for the official sweepstakes rules. Thank you to our 2026 Sweepstakes Sponsors: Aspirus Health, Emplify Health by Gundersen, NextHome Partners, Prevail Bank, Smurfit Westrock, and Williams Plumbing & Heating.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
There are many ways to get involved this year:
- Participate in your workplace campaign or start your first campaign.
- Make an online donation using your credit card.
- Make a donation in memory of – or in the name of a loved one.
- Sign up for ACH (personal automatic withdrawal) payments.
- Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner during United Way Day at McDonald’s on September 16, 2026, from 7am – 7pm (at the Wisconsin Rapids McDonald’s restaurant).
- Volunteer during our annual raking event Day of Caring on October 24, 2026.
- Follow us on Facebook to stay in the loop on all the great work United Way is doing right here in your community.